Recall 03V242000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 2001-2003 MID BUS GUIDE
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,750 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V242000 |
| Manufacturer | MID BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,750 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217 "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR LATCH HAS INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION, REQUIRING MORE FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR THAN ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Safety Consequence
THE INCREASED OPENING LOAD ON THE LATCH MIGHT PRESENT A PROBLEM IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED HOW TO LUBRICATE THE EMERGENCY DOOR LATCH OR, IF THEY PREFER, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MID BUS AT 1-877-358-6055.
Related Recalls for MID BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V523000 | 2014 MID BUS SL408 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 281 | |
| 13V256000 | 2006 MID BUS CSD-7450R-C | EQUIPMENT | 17 | |
| 12V340000 | 2012 MID-BUS SH | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,429 | |
| 12V386000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
| 12V387000 | 2012 MID-BUS DH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 282 | |
| 12V346000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 171 | |
| 12V345000 | 2012 MID-BUS SH400 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 598 | |
| 12V342000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 196 | |
| 10V441000 | 2008 MID BUS GRAND GUIDE | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 210 | |
| 07V211000 | 2005 MID BUS GUIDE XL | STRUCTURE:BODY | 1,403 |